chip in »
To interrupt a discussion for the purpose of making a comment.
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mince words »
To restrain oneself in a conversation by withholding some comments or using euphemisms.
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no comment »
A refusal to say the obvious impolite retort.
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no comment »
An "official" refusal to relay any further information, as a response to a newspaper reporter's question.
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parting shot »
An insult or barbed comment issued as the speaker departs or the conversation comes to an end.
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peanut gallery »
Any source of heckling, unwelcome commentary or criticism, especially from a know-it-all or of an inexpert nature.
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pot calling the kettle black »
A situation in which somebody comments on or accuses someone else of a fault which the accuser shares.
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seagull approach »
The occurence of casual, ill-informed and hasty decisions or comments made by outside authorities who lack an understanding of the local issues or a real understanding of the facts of a particular situ.
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take the fifth »
To decline to comment, especially on grounds that it might be incriminating.
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